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In many Eastern European countries, it is a tradition to have a basket of food blessed on Holy Saturday or Easter. In Poland, for example the blessings of the Easter baskets is known as święcenie pokarmow wiełkanocnych, a practice dating from the 15th century or earlier, and one that is still maintained by most families in Poland and, to some extent, in other countries.
Of particular importance are the foods in the Easter basket, as well as the Easter breakfast when eating the blessed food.
Decorating the basket
A lot of thought, time and care is invested not only in the food that will enter the basket, but also in how it is assembled and decorated. The basket is lined with embroidered cloth or traditional folk fabric. Once the basket is full, it is covered with white linen (some of them have a colorful knitted or embroidered design), representing the mantle of Christ. The basket can then be decorated with boxwood twigs or dried flowers and colored paper.
In rural Poland the size and content of the Easter basket (some use wooden bowls and even drawers for clothes) is a matter of pride and perseverance in the community.
Filling the basket
A typical Eastern European Easter basket would include any of these symbolic foods:
Bacon - Symbol of the abundance of God's mercy.
Bread - Represents the life given by God.
Easter bread - Round cake with yeast dough and raisins, reminiscent of the risen Lord.
Butter - Dairy products are included to mark the end of Lent and the richness of our salvation. The butter is often shaped like a lamb (symbolically the Passover lamb) and is called lamb. Sometimes it is made of dough, wood or even plastic.
Candle - The candle symbolizes Jesus, the "light of the world" and can be lit when the priest blesses food baskets.
Cheese - Cheese is a symbol that reminds Christians of moderation.
Colored Eggs - Both colored and uncolored hard eggs show hope, new life, and Christ rising from his tomb.
Ham-Meat is a symbol of great joy and abundance in the celebration of Christ's resurrection.
Sausage - Sausage ties are symbols of the chains of death that were broken when Jesus rose from the dead, as well as from God's generosity.
Horseradish - This is a reminder of the bitterness of Jesus' passions, and the vinegar mixed with it symbolizes the sour wine given to Jesus on the cross.
Salt - Salt is present to add zest to life.
Candy - Candy hints at the promise of eternal life or good future things.
The family Easter tradition
Although each family may have its own traditions when it comes to Easter baskets, some believe it is imperative that every member of the family try all the blessed foods after Easter. Most families do not include fruits and vegetables, while others use them to decorate the basket.
Waiting until Easter
In many families, when the children are old enough, they are given the honor of bringing the basket to church to be blessed. There is no danger of the basket being taken, as this is a time of starvation, and children will certainly be warned not to touch a bite of food. The aromas are so intoxicating that it takes a lot of willpower.
Traditions include both eating blessed foods separately on Easter morning and using the contents of the basket to make a delicious soup.
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